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Description:Born: Dessau, East Germany.
Aged 19, he began a month-long trek from East to West Germany to escape Communism, during which he lost part of his finger to frostbite. He crossed 4 borders with nothing other than a passport and the equivalent of $100 in his possession.
Started working as an actor at the age of 25, after being trained to be an Olympic swimmer.
Spouse: Lena Roklin (1997-2009) - divorced
Children: Nicolas, Stella & Sascha Kretschmann
Currently resides: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Born: Dessau, East Germany.

Aged 19, he began a month-long trek from East to West Germany to escape Communism, during which he lost part of his finger to frostbite. He crossed 4 borders with nothing other than a passport and the equivalent of $100 in his possession.

Started working as an actor at the age of 25, after being trained to be an Olympic swimmer.